Monthly Archives: August 2014

“Glucose homeostasis is not only regulated by the liver and pancreas; recent studies have shown that the hypothalamus also has a role in this process. However, whether changes in the hypothalamic regulation of glucose homeostasis contribute to the development of … Continue reading →

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and has very limited treatment options. “Brain stimulation techniques that promote recovery after stroke are a promising area of research; however, current stimulation techniques nonspecifically activate/inhibit the target area, which not only leads … Continue reading →

This paper describes the role of epigenetics as a predisposing factor that modifies inborn emotional reactivity and the vulnerability or resilience to affective disorders, such as major depression or substance abuse. The authors tested the hypothesis that specific modified histones … Continue reading →

After accounting for non-independence between risk factors, Norton and colleagues report that approximately one third of Alzheimer’s diseases cases worldwide might be attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors. Alzheimer’s disease incidence might be reduced through improved access to education and … Continue reading →

Over the past few years, the use of optogenetics for memory research has resulted in a tremendous leap in this field, initiating a revolution in understanding the networks underlying cognitive processes. In this review, Goshen presents recent breakthroughs in memory … Continue reading →